World Kidney day

World Kidney day was observed today in Nepal as well by organizing various public awareness programmes. On the occasion of the day, a morning rally was taken out in the capital with the slogan "Kidney Health for All". The morning rally initiated from Bhrikutimandap concluded at Basantpur. The rally with participants carrying various banners and placards with awareness oriented messages like "Idea to keep kidney healthy is its immediate diagnosis", "Start the day with a glass of water" and "Let's exercise" among others had participation of various organizations, Civil Society and students. On the same occasion, a family of Thakali health workers ran a free kidney test campaign in the capital today. Kidney patients in Nepal have increased in recent times. It is estimated that around 10 per cent of the total population of Nepal are kidney patients. However, appropriate attention has not been given towards spreading awareness and treatment of kidney disease. People have expressed grievance that the treatment cost for the disease is highly expensive.